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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.14, 1,844.98 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.14, 1,844.98 and 364.26 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.14 : 1,844.98 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.14/1,844.98 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.14x = 1,844.98 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.14x = 672,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,052.41/1,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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